Study: Earth hit streak hits record 11 months

The Earth’s heat streak has hit a record 11 months, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”).

Officials say this new record smashes the streak of ten months set in 1944.

March was reportedly 2.2 degrees warmer than the 20th century average, according to the study.

Dr. Brent Skeeter, chair of the Geography and Geosciences Department at Salisbury University, says the heat streak itself is a continuation of heat dating back to the 1980’s. 

According to Dr. Skeeter, the streak is not a big deal; however, the bigger threat both globally and on Delmarva is the rise of sea levels.

“With the continued warming, the glaciers melt, ocean water also expands when it’s warmer so sea level rises,” Dr. Skeeter explains. “Here on Delmarva, we have so many low lying areas, it’s a huge problem here but a large proportion of the world lives in low lying areas. Most cities are near water bodies.”

Dr. Skeeter tells 47ABC, he predicts the streak itself will end soon.

For a full copy of the report from NOAA, click here.